This Thing RIPS! FIRST 1/4 Mile Runs in Our Mid-Engine C8 Corvette!!! (+ Madi's First Pass Ever)

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[@charlie1832]

The smile on her face halfway through means you got her addicted and you have to build her a car

[@agenericaccount3935]

Absolutely

[@chevy383jt]

I like her attitude, and she doesn't seem all super full of herself.

[@blackspike2710]

Looks to me she already has a car.

[@whodatSean]

Her personality is great. It genuinely makes me happy that Cleet has her on the channel and she seems so laid back and enjoying herself. Makes for great content lol

[@briannugent1715]

Exactly what I was gonna say lol

[@christophercrowley6707]

Poor coop and james, they never get a "I love you" before running the car down the track.

[@jamessammann9183]

Don't miss coop at all he is boring she is much better he's so dry

[@billgaudette5524]

I think I've seen James whisper it to Ruby a few times though :)

[@socialjusticewarrior9601]

@@jamessammann9183 Coop's the MVP behind the scenes.

[@kiwicami287]

@@jamessammann9183 Come on man your doing him dirty, coop is the man

[@wowguy3562]

I was thinking that too

[@iwantmypot]

The moment Madi's serious face getting overtaken by a smile full of the joy of racing... me: Well, looks like she's addicted now. 😄

[@stephenhammonds2834]

Florida woman rips C8 in first quarter mile pass: "I'm mad at my reaction time!" Yeah, she's gonna fit in just fine!

[@jeromedeaguero59]

"Now I understand" as she crosses the line.....cleeter you've created a monster.

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

Shirley McFarley.

[@darinr9424]

Hehe put my wife in the nitrous camaro I had.... hooked on her first pass. She never complained about buying parts again

[@grahamrushin4384]

Same

[@SMAAirAssault]

just did the same thing to my wife with pc gaming.

[@nobby145]

she needs her own drag car

[@jerfizzle]

I like how Maddi didn't blink her whole first run and wasn't even halfway through before having a huge ass smile! Second run, already pissed at her reaction time lol. Just out there gettin' it!

[@Prestiged_peck]

She's definitely the one for Ol' Cleeter

[@brandongrabinski6029]

Watching her face go from serious to smiling at half track is the best part

[@4399daniel]

You know Cleetus was smiling while he edited the part of the video where Maddi did her first drag race. KZbin’s cutest couple. 😍

[@steveseattle6791]

"OMG Now I get it!" - And at that moment a drag racer was born...

[@generalkayoss7347]

The exact moment was the giant smile that hit her face about halfway down the strip! 9:07

[@stevenplaskett7728]

now add some nos to get that 11.0 :)

[@6jonline]

That transition from serious mode to weeeee halfway down the strip was awesome :D

[@ztwntyn8]

Damn near brought a tear to my eye

[@sladeb6036]

@@6jonline thats was really awesome to see

[@casonspears7248]

Wasn’t going to shut that door till she got that “I love you too”. haha

[@rhadiem]

huge test right there, she digs ol' Cleet.

[@jimmyboe25]

I showed my lady cuz ol cleeter is my fav and she thought it was cool too😇

[@mikemartin2423]

It brought a little tear to my eye lol

[@alj2264]

I also caught that LOL....

[@54raceman]

Only way that door was getting closed before she got it was if his head was getting shut in it lol

[@PFIBrent]

That was awesome !! You all were flyin! Madi rips!

[@FartLevelComedy]

Love the support you have for Maddie. You can tell there’s true love there. The shakes and smile she had shows she’s got the drag bug! Hell yeah brother!

[@beefwellington7791]

The smile on Madi's face when she realizes "I got this" beautiful Madi, great run.

[@gahmivolka6582]

That was the smile of drag addiction :P. Something tells me we will be seeing her drag one of the cars more often and maybe even hit up one of the drag weeks with Cleeter and james.

[@johncuervo3019]

Check out Gale Force Twins on KZbin

[@lovescamaros1]

good ol cleeter has her hooked on them 1/4 mile rips.

[@7DavesToDie]

Kevin’s all like “weeeeeee”. He might be more cold blooded than James haha

[@dalpizzol7427]

Kevin just became a supercharger hahaha

[@eduardolugo427]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@whodatSean]

Yeah that cracked me up 😂

[@TreeOfLifeCG]

I think Kevin used to race like almost pro mod level cars? I could be wrong about that but I've heard he's been in some really fast cars.

[@boneyfireems1446]

😂

[@douglaslila9825]

Madi kicked both of your butts! I love the big smile she got between the 330 and the 8th - She's hooked for life now.

[@step.aside11]

Madi: I love you Cleet: *hesitates* i.... love you too 😂😂

[@spankey0069]

I'm pretty sure he was talking to his car... 😉

[@joshuabradshaw5270]

That little smile she cracked 3/4 down was genuine AF.

[@allenblinn5825]

Thought the same thing! Extreme focus until about the 1/8th or so then she let that smile go. What a keeper

[@kleetus92]

I was watching for her to blink, and she never did until about the turn off. Without question, laser focus.

[@sb350allday]

Yea this was a super good episode I loved the description of how it starts you go slow then you just wanna start modifying and it's a slippery slope 😂

[@jameshewitt891]

"you went 1.6 seconds after the green light" "Madi is going again" That's the spirit!

[@rafagermani]

Next t-shirt?

[@darrenobrien7667]

I laughed pretty hard.

[@jimbarger4991]

10:17 "Now I understand! " You're awesome Chick! Congrats on the first pass Madi.

[@jonastronsaune]

Car: 115 MPH Kevin: Weeeee

[@tjdjultima]

“Oh my god. I understand now.” I think we all remember thinking that exact though lol welcome to the club!

[@TheBroshipCaptn]

"Either something's gonna break or we're gonna go fast!" Needs to be their next shirt. Make it happen Cleeter!!

[@AWD_DSM_FTW]

As a DSM'er I would buy this because it's my life.

[@AngelAdrian563]

Stickers to

[@IceburgSlim8788]

Ngl, I’m down for this. Make it subtle and awesome

[@dakodamorgan2681]

Go fast or get broke ⚒💰

[@92GSXtacy]

Another DSMer here....and I've lived that motto for a while now lol

[@scottyhollifield7024]

“ That launchy thingy”😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 She’s a keeper!!!!

[@Ragnarok-987]

Maddie’s great! So cool to see her appreciating the car. I’m glad she is on the channel.

[@dustinmervin9391]

“Most people’s first pass at the drag strip is like a 15” Me: *hides 17 second slip under my bed*

[@theangrymechanic9306]

17.70 at 78 is mine. Don't worry

[@tiddiesprinkles]

Also you: **posts publicly about it**

[@lb4899]

Mines hardly a 14 but it was mostly the car, had a c300

[@IamR3D88]

15.3 cuz I forgot to disable T/C. So he got mine on the head. Next pass was 14.7. Still slow, but better.

[@tiddiesprinkles]

@@dustinmervin9391 mine was a joke too ;)

[@randalltufts3321]

"Now I understand " Cleetus that statement alone makes her a keeper. Because you will never find another woman that knows what it is to do what you do, and why you spend so much time doing it. Congrats on a great time !

[@dustinmiller7278]

I was going to say the same thing but now I don't lol

[@2themoon863]

Cletus, you guys have been sandbagged!!!😁😄 Seriously, She’s a natural racer-no nerves on the line, none in the quarter mile until her smile lit up like Vegas! Can’t wait til she does some passes in a race setup!

[@rustynutsmedia3427]

Yeah I’m gonna need a Madi “Race hand strong” shirt now. Thanks

[@joshuarichmond5683]

6 months from now Cleet: I'm so excited madi is about to do her first 6 second pass in the elco

[@JohnnyTsunami77]

🤣🤣

[@duke1281]

God! I'm excited to finally see what they do with that bad boy.. the Elco is going to flatten Leroy..

[@LeeFleming337]

YESSS!!!

[@GeorgeBobeck]

It’s all fun and games until Madi beats Cleet in the next Freedom 500

[@DP-nk4vu]

The world we live in, Kevin weeeee’d his way to an 11.37 insane😂

[@kylesantell4603]

weeeeeeeeeeeee

[@duke1281]

And it was a subtle weeeee also...hahahaha!...

[@grape4pe]

Best outcome ever to have Maddie run the fast time. Beat ole Kevin and cleeter. Smiles for miles

[@Glenners]

aww it's so cute how concentrated she is but then a huge smile cracks!

[@1216jimmyz]

She is such a perfect match for you Cleetus. You being such a car guy (understatement of the century), and she is genuinely interested in learning and driving as well. It's not that easy to find a woman that fits you and your lifestyle so perfectly. Congrats buddy!!

[@rushdipaleker]

Madi: Hey babe I'd love to have twins Cleet: Well....in that case we should get on the phone with Precision

[@brinsondemeatrise6113]

THAT'S A GOOD ONE 😂🤯😂

[@joshuatate5671]

Loool

[@phillipkennedy508]

🤣

[@PanchoPistolas45]

Man Im stoooped. I had to read this 4 times to understand the joke. Damn I’m too slow lol

[@mobsnitchanonymous213]

Xavier weed will help u

[@Will-W]

12:05 "COME ON LETS GO" you got her hooked bro, now she's gonna (in the words of Rickey Bobby) wanna go fast!

[@RobertMacCready]

Madi gets my vote as best new drag racer of 2020. She's a keeper. The video of her is priceless.

[@gregwheless7521]

My favorite part of this vid was madis pass how serious her face was then she cracked that big ass smile. She’s a definite keeper Cleetus!!! Love all you guys

[@PHY51C15T]

Right! Haha smiles cheek to cheek all round

[@kelvinh.1101]

Yeah that first pass she didn't even blink until she passed the finish line lol! Too adorable!

[@zaphodbeeblebrox2911]

The forth gear smile...

[@WIGSPLITTERSRC]

when she hit end of third gear and that smile kicked in i knew she was hooked lmfao love it.....

[@tyler1988]

Riiiiiight after she remembered she needed to breathe...Happens to a lot first timers.

[@phillipkennedy508]

Yyyyep!!!

[@rpitneyjr]

Was thinking the exact same.

[@grezza112]

The moment a petrolhead is born!

[@marks8068]

Wait till she gets to play with nitro... that will really turn her around :) I`d like to see her rip the Dale truck!

[@tspectuning]

Watching the pure innocence of a person experiencing the adrenaline of a quick 1/4 mile pass for the first time is seriously heartwarming

[@83cjwest]

Her face was soo serious then that smile about 1/2 track maybe 3/4 was pure enjoyment

[@tazbertdt]

Maddie after her first ever pass: "Now I understand" Maddie in about a months time: "Why aren't we running 10's yet dammit?!" :)

[@danielrowe2174]

No. Why aren't we running 7s

[@throttlebottle5906]

and then comes reality of why are our 60' times and ET not perfect with MPH higher than the rest...... "oh no, I've said to much, I haven't said enough

[@acemobile9806]

@Super Saiyan SmurfI doubt it, her & Cleet were in 2 completely different galaxies. Only thing they had in common was law school. She was a looker, I'll give her that, but probably more high maintenance than a lot full of 70s British sportscars. Cleetus, or any other self-respecting guy for that matter, doesn't need that shit in his life.

[@rurallegendstv]

The wiggle in the seat. The motivated stare. The smile past the 8th. She's addicted. Cleet. You created a new passionate drag racer. Y'all are legit couple goals.

[@Hokay01]

Dude she’s hooked for life now!!! So awesome, and she beat both of their times!

[@dreamitautomotive1218]

The smile on maddy’s face was so perfect! She’s a keeper cleetus!

[@karlhopkins713]

Madi

[@Ghostface944]

Kevin holding himself back from saying “this needs way more power”

[@MrDutch1e]

Lol as soon as he passed like the 60' his face looked disappointed for sure.

[@marks8068]

I was wondering if he would fall asleep before the end.. he looked somewhat impressed when he launched, but that quickly faded

[@Henry_Jr_Watsson]

@@MrDutch1e Yeah. Dude managed to match the generic Dutch Tesla Taxi's in that C8 with that pull lmao. Definitely not impressed...matching a generic, large airport Taxi in a C8 lmao.

[@danh8302]

@@Henry_Jr_Watssonwhat did that taxi do on the Ring?

[@bluetoes591]

That's the problem with, well modern cars in general, they're too competent. It's not exciting to go quick if you don't have to do anything, no inputs, no decisions, no shifting. Yawn.

[@mikemeyer1993]

“We couldn’t start in a Crown Vic.” Well definitely definitely the girl for Cleet.

[@michaelpolaski4186]

Crown vic is the best car ever !

[@Psittac20]

Madi is a doll and amazing!!!!

[@Undercovergrandma396]

@Brock Main3 By your response, you must be new around here. Cringe. Lol

[@Americancitizen1]

Garrett this girls a keeper! I was so happy to see her beat both of you! LOL

[@shadow4934]

He should be like "welp you wanted to drive a vic" *hands her keys to neighbor*

[@TheRealXesc]

Exactly at 09:08 it happened... Look at her face, she became a true believer there :) And then she said it "Now I get it..." - Love it!

[@gettinbentfabrication9137]

I love the smile on her face she was tryin to hold it back that was great good job

[@zigzach8330]

New series idea. Have Maddie pick her own older car like how Leroy started to prep for drag racing. Do the entire build and go through her wrenching along with you and the boys making her her own car. That would be wholesome and just awesome.

[@duke1281]

Kinda reminds me of Molly on SRC..

[@MrKelenek]

If thats something SHE would like (plz dont force her for "content" ofc) that is deffinately something i DO want to watch, very badly... that or watch her learning to drift, imagine watching her and cleet tandem :P (kind of like how Colette and Adam LZ are doing tandems now )

[@brooksquiz6303]

Yes a build. Great idea. That C8 would be cool turbocharged. But pay that kinda money who is gonna do that ?? Hint

[@Ghostface944]

Eh

[@GregtheAwesomeNinja]

Absolutely she would be more knowledgeable than the chicks at Americanmuscle.com day 1

[@jacob-bell]

Can we talk about Kevin's reaction time at 5:05? That was some NHRA quality stuff there.

[@tnridge]

exactly what I thought when I first seen it. I was like damn he's just on the verge of red light....split miliseconds

[@danielwhetzel8436]

His r/t was .189 to Cleetus's .664

[@liampeterman9066]

Lightning fast!

[@jrs9144]

Great video, but gorgeous Madi with the warmest smile ever, makes this video OUTSTANDING. more Madi !!!!!!

[@Subieflo132]

Hahaha she was dead serious and I think she realized half way she was killin it and started smilin! Haha so awesome

[@gafrers]

Kevin from KSR is such a great addition to the Cleetus' Umbrella. He is a fantastic guy. Madi is perfect for Cleetus

[@jax9074]

Madi

[@gafrers]

@@jax9074 Doh!!! Thank you for the correction

[@HAHA.GoodMeme]

I'm seeing his confidence increase and I'm lovin it. Seems like a great guy with lots of mad tuning skills

[@gapszn5.0]

“Weeeeeee” the hype was too real for Kevin 😂😂

[@xxturbowesxx]

Madi is such a cool addition to the channel. Fits right in and personality for days.

[@josephcaresio4417]

Halfway through her first pass, she cracks the biggest smile but the adrenaline is keeping her focused on her driving... not until after she makes her first pass that she cannot hold back her joy. Ripping on a jetski, dirtbike or race car will give you that same adrenaline. I’ve been addicted to the rush since 10 years old, I’m 28 now and no drug compares to the feeling

[@markfinnigan4994]

"Hello, Texas speed? Just looking for a 427 in a ladies size, whatcha got?"

[@harrisonhunter7512]

Hahaha I love it

[@LF-lf2oi]

When Kevin is at the track you know it’s going to be a good video👌🏻

[@davesracingchannel9261]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqPFm6Orjsp9kM0

[@tel111827]

Facts

[@tiddiesprinkles]

Can't tune the c8's so its not gonna be spicy yet

[@legacyundercover2834]

Hey cleetus u should put a cage in her

[@andrewmclean834]

He's the best addition to the channel since James!

[@TenheadLife]

So awesome watching someone’s first time doing stuff. She’s adorable man

[@williamdeaton1218]

That first smile is the best!! What a first rip!!

[@rsking89]

Cleetus trying to explain to Madi how to launch.. Madi: “Like this?..” looks like a natural.

[@The_Noticer.]

Well, you basically have to release a pedal and the car does the rest. So any layman would be a natural in a car like that.

[@memento_mori6454]

@@The_Noticer. Mmm... Maybe. There are a lot of terrible drivers in the world.

[@dhabbott41]

Madi needs to replace James in Ruby.

[@mareksinister]

Imagine if she tried to launch a manual...

[@cross_fire_]

Cleeter has himself a keeper. She seems so much more genuine than all girls these days. I know we don't want to focus on her but I know he has to be a happy guy and happy guy = better content. I'm genuinely happy for him.

[@RalphReagan]

I know, Farout!

[@chevy383jt]

Agreed

[@whodatSean]

Same!

[@bluesord114]

Agreed

[@Not_A_Cat]

Loved seeing the smile on Maddi's face grow with every mile n hour on her passes, and the way she spoke to camera during slow down, she's a natural! Gotta get her a proper car now.

[@420ciggaweed]

That was so awesome that she had that much fun and understood why you guys love to do it so much what a great moment man!! DO IT FOR DALE!

[@veedubgeezer]

"James, grab the bottle" - Madi

[@cameronmardis]

How the tables have turned 😂😂

[@towmanmike8638]

Thats bad ass...she's a keeper cleet...Time to build her a car now

[@johncuervo3019]

Check out Gale Force Twins

[@geoffrymouser7031]

She's got a car, it's pretty and blue

[@racerex340]

@@johncuervo3019 someone mentions a appreciation of a woman participating in a male dominated hobby and someone is going to offer up the Gale Force twins like they're supposed to be the official estrogen mascots of outdoor sports. Those girls certainly can catch, clean and cook!

[@cased19]

Way to go Maddie!!! That smile halfway down says it all!!

[@Leinhauser01]

"Either something is gonna break, or we're gonna go fast..." - Cleetus McFarland 2020 This should be on a T-Shirt

[@Thelawncarenut]

Madi did great! She is super intense then that smile comes on about half way through the pass. 😃 I think she's a natural.

[@kerryfilgasjr5757]

The smile on your girlfriends face when she completed her fast pass was priceless and shacking that was cool.

[@redflashpontiac]

Madi...the star of the Cleetus McFarland KZbin channel. She's so awesome! You're a lucky man!

[@Djamestm]

I was rooting for Madi so hard I was yelling at my TV like my dad did at football when i was a kid. Frickin' sweet dude. #Murica

[@justcubbin]

"On paper my Subaru should run in the high tens . . . . Unfortunately the drag strip is made of concrete and asphalt which made it run a 14"

[@Venturis577]

Madi's such a character, her mannerisms are hilarious. She's also a natural born ripper, and a keeper.

[@John1Brady]

Madi is so cute... so serious for the 1/8th then out comes the smile!

[@mikeh.748]

Both passes she's got this super serious look that gradually transforms into a big ole smile. " I'm gonna do this s..t !!! Yay I'm doing this S..T !!!!! Take that boys."

[@johnsouryavong8989]

You should have your wedding at the Freedom Factory.

[@bluesord114]

That is such an epic suggesting!!! I agree !

[@butlerproman]

And then ride off in two cars, one with "just" written in the back window and the other with "married" in it's back window. Oh, and they start their ride at the drag strip, complete with tin cans tied to the rear end.

[@racerex340]

@9:18 "Oh my god, now I understand"! I love witnessing the birth of a newfound lover of motorsports.

[@jeremyminor5654]

Great job Madi!! Showing both of them up on your first pass ever. I love the color Cleetus

[@twinstealth]

Now its time to have Madi run Ruby! I'm so glad she is a part of the channel! She is awesome!

[@tommywalton1974]

She’s hooked. That smile at half track.. get your wallet ready

[@durban23496]

That C8 should definitely be Madi's 'drag' car when you guys go out to the track with the boys. She's for sure hooked.

[@ROTTK9]

I think she will want to go faster, like in the 9's, Cleetus might have to be working on the C8 to shave a few seconds and add more MPH soon...

[@caseyblidook7610]

This young woman is the best thing to happen to your chanel and your life . Here is to Maddie, she is so hooked. looking forward to the future content.

[@buzzard614]

congratulations madie on your first run. you are an incredible driver. stay safe guys... can't wait to see more.

[@DMort22]

Dude you TOTALLY found the perfect lady!! You guys seem super genuine and couldn't be happier for you two! And she fucking KILLED it on her first pass!!

[@jamesglacken6170]

the smile on her face shes hooked start building her a car cleeter

[@Kettenhund75]

Start building...? She already laid claim to the C8, bro.

[@DCDLaserCNC]

I loved how she smiled part way down the strip on those rips. I think you have her hooked on deag racing Cletus.

[@lawrencesheehy4907]

First off props to her for not even blinking. You could see it in her eyes she is gonna wanna go faster... Time to start a Maddy build!!

[@tylernoble946]

I love how comfortable Cleetus is having his gf in the videos now

[@420zyzer]

Keep it up

[@kjcorder]

Just had to get that first one out of the way.

[@kjcorder]

@Illphaqup exactly. That first time you are in front of the camera for real is nerve wracking. It gets easier each time

[@Evan_Moore61]

I’m happy that the comments haven’t been full of pervs and creeps. I know Cleet was nervous to get her on camera because of that, but it seems to be alright so far. She brings out a different side of Cleetus that we otherwise don’t get to see.

[@justaguy9776]

Garrett, I'm sure your soon to be father in law is happy to see you put a helmet on that young lady 👍🏻

[@jewboy761]

Garret

[@karld1571]

@@jewboy761 nah, he was talking to you, lol

[@justaguy9776]

@@jewboy761 on hes facebook page its spelled Garrett. Someone always gotta have somen to say!

[@codys6229]

Well done! A lot of people underestimate the nerves on a first pass, and a really fast one at that!

[@B-U-C-K-S-H-O-T]

That smile that crept up half way thru er run and said now she gets it. Haha. Shes hooked. Well done Madi!

[@thegreg79]

9:16 "OMG Now I understand" That was awesome!!

[@OnlyDiesel90]

Cleetus: "I Kinda want another Subaru" I feel bad for james

[@leftyeh6495]

I feel like James would LS swap it with a powerglide and 9". Then it would just be the Unibody tearing apart from 1000 lb ft of twin turbo 427.

[@HRM.H]

Headgaskets and headbolts🤮

[@rarkitorparkit]

The problem I have with Subie engines is the pistons keep falling over......

[@mudboy1756]

James would just try and blow it up with a shit ton of sauce to it

[@Unrealbr]

@@HRM.H don't forget Rodney!

[@stevenkaest7306]

Madi's smile during her passes was awesome 😎👍👏

[@Kingsfordsn]

LOVE TO SEE HER START TO SMILE AND HAVE A BLAST DUDE!!

[@V8RJIM]

“Race Hand Strong” .....she’s hilarious man!

[@jonathanhuman7333]

You’re a lucky man Cleeter! She’s a keeper! That smile half way down the track said it all.

[@james3429]

"Most peoples first time is a 15 down the track" *cries in 195hp*

[@Skortchee]

damn thats some low hp jk i literally only have 1 more hp than you. that 3.8l v6 life 😞😞

[@fanaticgaming8819]

Skortchee, you’re only putting down 196hp on a 3.8L v6?

[@james3429]

@@Skortchee That's my "fast car" My other car is 140hp.

[@Skortchee]

James my other one has 220hp but its a hummer and theres no way im ever gonna race in that boat

[@Skortchee]

Fanatic Gaming yea its an 01 mustang newedge so its not really of the “powerful” type

[@James01520]

I love how serious she was on the runs and perhaps a little scared... and then... HUGE SMILE.